unaccounted
adjective
un·ac·count·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-təd 
: not accounted : unexplained
—often used with for
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Over 2,500 people have died as a result of last week's earthquakes, Venezuelan officials said, and nearly 50,000 remain unaccounted for, according to the International Rescue Committee.
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Laura Romero,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said investigators believe 731 dogs transferred to the rescue remain unaccounted for and are continuing to review evidence before deciding whether to seek criminal charges.
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Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for amid a desperate search for survivors.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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Laura Romero,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said investigators believe 731 dogs transferred to the rescue remain unaccounted for and are continuing to review evidence before deciding whether to seek criminal charges.
—
Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for amid a desperate search for survivors.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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unaccounted
adjective
un·ac·count·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-əd
: not accounted : unexplained
—often used with for
their absence was unaccounted for
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